Kia Carens has been tested at the Global NCAP under the new stringent testing protocol ends up getting 3 Star Safety Rating. Although the rating is the same as the last time, Kia insisted on getting the Carens tested under the new protocols, and thus ends up scoring 0 stars in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) for the first time under new norms.

Kia Carens Crash Test Result!

The Carens when tested for the first time under new norms; it was noted that driver’s neck protection was poor, while the driver’s chest and driver’s and passenger’s knees protection was marginal. This resulted in 0 Star Rating for the MPV in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) for all models made between May 2nd, 2023 – Dec 11th, 2023. The report states that upon finding, this “triggered an immediate reaction from Kia to improve the neck performance, improving the restraint systems.

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The report further states that MPV made after Dec. 11th, 2023, showed improvement in AOP, thus securing 3 Star Safety Rating and a score of 22.07 points out of the max 34 points. “After a new test the model showed improvements but not the performance that Global NCAP expected as the Carens offers six airbags as standard, limiting the car to the three star performance,” adds the NCAP report.

Both tests reports unstable bodyshell integrity in the frontal impact tests and isn’t capable of withstanding further loadings. Moreover, no side pole impact test was conducted due to 3 Star Safety Rating and although “Seat Belt Reminder is fitted as standard for the first and second row, but only fulfils the requirements for the front row,” adds the report.

Moreover, the Child Occupant Protection (COP) score has seen enhancement: first test was rated at 4 Stars with 40.92 out of 49 Maximum Points; but now it achieved 5 Star Rating scoring 41 Out of 49 Points due to the improved restraint system. The MPV gets some safety features as standard such as 6 Airbags as standard, Rear Disc Brakes, ESC, Hill Start Assist, Rear Parking Sensors, 3-point Seat Belts for All Seats, ISOFIX Anchorages, etc.

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